The Central Bank of the Philippines published preliminary data showing Gross International Reserves (GIR) increased to USD 109.7 billion at end-October 2025 from USD 109.1 billion at end-September 2025. At end-October, the GIR level was equivalent to 7.3 months’ worth of imports of goods and payments of services and primary income, and covered around 3.7 times the country’s short-term external debt on a residual maturity basis. The central bank noted GIR comprise foreign-denominated securities, foreign exchange, and other assets including gold, and serve as a buffer for external liquidity needs.